The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-02-18
CnoLERA is said TO have made it's appear.

CHOLERA is said to have made its appear.
ance in Austria
THE placing Of electric wires under
ground in Washington is said to have
proved an unequivocal success.
A PUBLIC meeting of Scotch Socialists
was held in Glasgow on the 18th. The
usual row followed.
LATEST Berlin advices are not favorable
to prolonged continuance of peace be-
tween France and Germany. The 'uneasi-
ness reflected by the bour ses has extended
to the diplomatic relations of the two
countries.
PRESIDENT OAKEs and Superintendent of
Motive Power Gushing of the Northern
Pacific railway are having built at the
company's shops an experimental iron
car, intended to supply heat, light and
pure water to passenger tr aims.
NOTWITHSTANDING contrary reports, it is
positively affirmed that the famous San
Joaquin ranch, in California, containing
400, 600 acres, has been sold to a syndicate
representing the Southern Pacific Rail-
road Company for 81, ,25O 900.
AT all the Catholic churches in diocese
of Wilmington, Del, on the 18th, the pas
tors read the pronuncamento of Bishop
Curtis forbidding balls given with the in
tention Of raising money for religious pur-
poses, or the holding of picnics, fairs, ex-
cursions or entertainments Of any kind
for the benefit of any thing religious or
charitable without the approval and con-
sent of the bishop.
THE Knights of, Labor have purchased
property in Philadelphia for S65 900 to be
fitted up as the general headquarters of
the order for the United States and Can
ada.
THE American cardinals have arrived at
Rome.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
IN the Senate on the sth a petition was pre-.
sented from citizens of Ohio asking for negotia-
tions for the acquisition Of Canada. Mr. Vest
introduced a bill to authorize bridging the Mis-
souri, river near Lexington. The fisheries
question was debated under the head
of bill on the subject until Sc
cret session cut it of....In the House
bills we're introduced to pay the Civil
Service Commissioners s. 900 salary per year,
and to abolish fee systems and substitute sala-
ries for certain officials of the Department Of
Justice; the last named measure was produc-
tive of considerable warm debate. The Chi
nese Indemnity bill was passed to pay for
damages by the Rock Springs (Wyo) riots Of
1885. a
In the Senate on the 9th, the day was taken
up with euIogies of Senator Logan, deceased,
Senators Cullon, Morgan, Edmunds, Mander-
son, Hamilton and others participating ...... In
the House a long collOquy took place betW cen
Mr. Reed (AIe) and the Speaker over the
ference of the Senate bin to encourage the
manufacture OF steel for modern naval o I'd
nance and other naval purposes, the Spea ker
finally referring it to the committee on APP
propriatiOns. Similar questions raj sed
and similar disposition made Of the Senate
bill providing for the manufacture of ordnance
for army purposes and making apprOpropria-
tions for coast defense. Messrs. Rogers (Ark)
and Gibson GW. Va.), in debating the bill to
pay officers of the Department Of Justice sal
aries instead of fees, accused each other OF
tniaing with the truth, and talked of personal
responsibility, etc.
IN the Senate on the 10th the election of Mr..
Turpie as United States Senator was protested
by Indiana Republicans, The House substitute
for the Chinese Indemnity bill was passed. Tha
House amendments to the bill to repeal the
Timber Culture acts were debated and con
ference was ordered. In the House the
Republicans flibustered and prevented
action on the bill proposing changes
in the management of divisions OF the General
Land ONCE. The Diplomatic Appropriation
billwas considered in committee of the whole,
and Mr.. Allen (Dem.) created considerable sur
prise and interest by criticising his party in
Congress by alleged extravaganza in expendi-
lures authorized by appropriations.
IN the Senate on the 11th number of rail
road right-of-way bills were passed. The COM
mittee on education and labor was instructed
to sit during the recess and investigate the
conditions and relations of capital and labor
and report at the next session. The POst-Office
Appropriation bill was considered, Mr.. Plumb
being the only Senator to speak on it,. In the
House 4 message received from the
President announcing the veto of the Depend
ent Pension bill. James JOhnsons liquid evap-
Grating process, for which an extension Of
patent is desired, engag ed attention all the
afternoon, and at the night session, pension
bills were locke d after.
IN the Sonata on the 18th the Naval Estab-
lishment Appropriation bill as amended, was
reported back and notice given that it would be
called up on the 14th. The POst-Office Appro-
priatIou bill was again considered and an inter-
estiug debate eusued on the items for
ocean steamship mail service. The
bill, after being materially amend
ed. was passed. .....I In the House Mr.
O'NeiI (MO.) made an effort TO secure the 1cor
for consideration OF labor measures, but was
defeated 142 to 1O1, and the bill for the recoin-
age anC retirement of the trade dollar was
taken up. debated and passed. The remainder
of the day was taken up in debate the
| Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill